Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea

Corto Maltese #1

Hugo Pratt

254 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Treasure hunter, sailor, and adventurer, Corto Maltese remains one of the most popular characters from graphic literature in Europe and maintains a devoted cult following among American readers and creators. Originally published in 1967, Corto Mal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 40%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.64

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